You heard it here first, folks: Masturbating is pretty much essential to your mental and physical health—I'm talking pain relief and better sleep here. And when you bring a vibrator into the mix, you're signing up for all those good-for-you benefits and toe-curling orgasms on demand. Another perk: "One of the top benefits of using a vibrator is that you get to know your own pleasure zones," says Taylor Sparks, erotic educator and founder of OrganicLoven. That said, shopping for the vibrator that'll make you go ooh and ahh isn't exactly easy. In fact, considering all the bells and whistles and hefty price tags some of the latest vibes boast, it can be pretty freakin' hard.

But props to you for taking this time to focus on your sexual health reports show that sex toy sales were through the roof back when the COVID quarantine first started. Orgasms are one of the best forms of self-care , and while you can totally get yourself there for free , a little extra help can take the experience to the next level. There are external vibrators, which focus on the clit and labia. Then you have anal vibrators, which have a flared base so nothing gets lost up there , and last, there are penis vibrators or cock rings.

Shopping for sex toys can be intimidating, especially for people who have never bought one before. No toy offers the same level of power and intensity as the Magic Wand. The Magic Wand has been a favorite of sex-toy enthusiasts for plus years for good reason. The Magic Wand Rechargeable is twice as expensive as the Original, but its easy-to-clean silicone head, rechargeable battery, quieter motor, and greater variation in intensity and vibration patterns make it worth the extra cost. The toy is durable as well as functional: Its maker, Vibratex, offers a one-year warranty, but several testers have reported that their Magic Wands have stood up to years of frequent use without breaking.